While we say goodbye to a store where many Dallasites got their prom dresses, set up wedding registries, or drooled over the Zodiac Room’s popovers, there’s one person we should also recognize: its founder, Carrie Marcus Neiman.
Carrie, along with her husband Al Neiman and brother Herbert Marcus, opened their first store in 1907. Carrie was largely lacking in formal education, but her vast knowledge of European fashion (her parents emigrated from Germany) led to immediate success as it blazed the trail into ready-to-wear luxury clothing.
The three ran the store together until 1928 when Carrie and Al divorced after he famously cheated on her. Her brother Herbert bought out Al’s shares of the company and then Carrie continued to rise.
She became a hallmark of fashion in Dallas as it transformed into a wealthy town following the oil boom, and was regularly sought out for fashion and etiquette advice.
Carrie served as chair of the Neiman Marcus board until her death in 1953.
Asked
Asked
Do you have a special memory from the downtown Neiman Marcus?
“The Wedding is Fixed: A Bollywood Love Story” | Thursday, March 6-Saturday, March 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Wyly Theatre | $30 | This comedy follows a family through all the ups and downs that come with planning something as extravagant as an Indian wedding.
Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour | 8 p.m. | American Airlines Center | $39.50+ | Once exceptionally popular with women, this famous comedian is touring with a new set of jokes after releasing his new memoir “Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me.”
“Naruto": The Symphonic Experience | Saturday, March 8, Saturday, March 8 | Times vary | Majestic Theatre | $50+ | Believe it — you’ll hear the soundtrack to the widely popular anime in a whole new, magical way.
Sunday, March 9
Everybody Draw Everybody | 6 p.m. | Herby’s Burgers | $20 | No professional art skills needed at this event, but come ready to giggle and make quick portraits of the other people who attended.
Meatless Meals: Mastering Mushrooms | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market, Fort Worth | $85 | Hang out with a bunch of fun-gis while you learn the best methods for creating a totally satisfying meal.
Wednesday, March 12
NASA’s Quesst To Change The Supersonic Speed Limit | 2 p.m. | Frontiers of Flight Museum | $10+ | NASA’s scientists are working hard to raise the speed limit on airplanes by researching that famously loud sonic boom — hear about their research.
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The city of Dallas has announced that its Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will be the official broadcast host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dallas has already approved $15 million in upgrades to accommodate the 2,000+ media members covering the event. Amenities include a 24-hour cafeteria, lounge, and dry cleaning. (The Dallas Morning News)
Development
Frisco’s Kaleidoscope Park may be getting even bigger. A proposal that’s waiting approval from Frisco City Council includes a 1.4-acre expansion featuring a water feature, outdoor movie screen, and a major parking garage. The project is estimated to cost $14 million and would begin later this year if approved. (Dallas Business Journal)
Featured
We now know one of other the restaurants that was recently featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” after filming in the area a few months ago. Acclaimed chef Jeffery Hobbs’ barbecue joint Slow Bone is featured on the episode “Sandwich Shenanigans” where it’s praised for its incredible flavor served with “fine dining flair.” (Culture Map Dallas)
Eat
The downtown Dallas McDonald’s is here to stay for at least a few more years. Dallas City Council recently approved a specific-use permit that will allow this location to continue its drive-thru service for at least the next five years despite a back and forth about potential effects on city planning efforts. (Dallas Business Journal)
Weather
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting a little after 7 p.m. in Dallas next week, giving you more daylight hours to play around our city.
Small Biz
Calling all small biz owners. We’re gearing up for Small Business Week, a celebration of local enterprises from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. If you own a local small business, let us highlight you by filling out our form by Sunday, March 16.
Sports
Ouch — not Kyrie Irving, too. The Mavericks are in a tough spot now that Irving tore his ACL and is out for the season. How is this going to affect our playoff chase? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Health
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Pets
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Job
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City Guide
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Time for a lunch break
Norma’s Cafe’s Chicken Fried Steak is double-dipped, fried, and smothered in gravy for $11.99. | Photo provided by Norma’s Cafe.
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Dallas. Check out this list of 30 places where a lunch for one costs around $10.
Psst — we know proximity is key when it comes to a midday meal, so we’ve broken up these spots into their respective sides of town.
Downtown
Record Grill, 605 Elm St.
You might feel like you stepped back in time a few decades when you see this downtown spot’s prices. A hamburger will cost you $2.15 and a steak sandwich runs for $2.85 — oryou could splurge on a bacon cheeseburger for $4.25. Either way, come prepared, because this restaurant is cash-only.
Cindi’s NY Deli & Restaurant, 306 S. Houston St.
Formerly voted Dallas’ best deli, best breakfast restaurant, and best sandwich — among other awards — Cindi’s expansive menu offers casual bites for every taste. Opt for a sandwich, bowl of soup, or some all-day breakfast to keep it under $10.
Have you seen the new Monopoly game? The updated version is a sign of the times — it replaces paper money with a mobile app. Of course, we’ve always preferred the Dallas edition of the game.
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